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Overview |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,525 students)
Florida Tech vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Butler?
- Butler University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Butler than Florida Institute of Technology ($43,470.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Butler ($30,752 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 21.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,546 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Butler University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 5.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($27,218 vs. $25,728)
Florida Tech vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 15 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Butler? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Butler and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $62,600)
- Butler University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Butler graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/